Wearables Archives - Page 285 of 288

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Omron reveals new fitness watch that tracks blood pressure

January 6, 2016 Ivan Jovin Blood pressure monitor, Health tracker, Smartwatch 3 min read

High blood pressure – hypertension – increases the risk of a heart attack. One in three adults is affected but

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Withings takes on Jawbone and Misfit with new minimalist tracker

January 6, 2016 Ivan Jovin Health tracker, Smart thermometer 3 min read

Withings has launched a new tracker at CES 2016 that pairs it directly against Jawbone UP Move and Misfit Flash.

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Fitbit launches new wearable – the Fitbit Blaze

January 5, 2016 Ivan Jovin 3 min read

It’s 2016 and the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is about to get underway in Las Vegas. The event this year

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We ask the question – was 2015 the year of the wearable?

January 3, 2016 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 5 min read

With CES 2016 just around the corner, we ask ourself the question – was 2015 the year of the wearable?

Fitbit Charge HR or Jawbone UP3 – head to head comparison

December 21, 2015 Marko Maslakovic Device matchup 11 min read

Two of the big names in today’s health and fitness activity tracker market are Fitbit and Jawbone. Both have been

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What makes us happy? Activity trackers provide us with the answer.

December 15, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

Do you wake up happier when you sleep more? Does exercising elevate your mood? Are you happier on a weekday

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Stylish smart jewelry: safety at the press of a button

December 14, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 4 min read

Technology is increasingly meeting fashion. Companies are recognising that the body has limited real estate and that what you wear

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Microsoft Band update adds music controls and movement reminders

December 10, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

Microsoft has released a software update for its Band 2 activity tracker that adds a bunch of features, just in time

Fitbit cardio fitness score: everything you need to know

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Three-quarters of Britons exercise at least once a week, yet one in five cannot name any muscles

December 8, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

Skulpt, a health and fitness technology developer, has polled 2,000 Britons to identify the muscle groups people from UK cities

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Review: Skulpt Chisel, the leaner and lighter body fat tracker

December 6, 2015 Dusan Johnson Review, Smart scale, Sports tracker, Weightlifting 9 min read

When you think of fitness trackers, Skulpt products don’t readily come to mind. That’s because they’re a different breed,

Which states in the US have the most muscle?

December 6, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

Skulpt Aim isn’t your typical fitness tracker. At the moment, it truly is one of a kind as it measures

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Wearable sales are booming, but are we wearing them?

December 5, 2015 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

The global market for wearable devices is showing impressive growth. The latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device

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KidFit – low cost activity tracker for 5-13 year olds

November 29, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 4 min read

Wearable technology – and tracking information such as movement, steps and heart rate – are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life for many

Angel – the first wearable health sensor designed to be open

November 26, 2015 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

A while ago we wrote about Angel, the first wearable health sensor designed to be open. A wristband that monitors

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Review: Vivosmart HR – Garmin goes after Fitbit Charge HR with new tracker

November 22, 2015 Marko Maslakovic Review 14 min read

Garmin has joined the crowded market of wrist based HR fitness trackers with its newest addition – the Vivosmart